Cruise Fanatic and janfred...Yes Indeed, We leave for Shannon in 6 weeks via Aer Lingus.....WE shall be spending much time in An Daingen (Dingle) and DunQuin (The Blaskets) thence on to Valentia Island (the Skelligs) and the Ring of Kerry. Can't wait to drive those Irish Lanes in a Mini! We shan't be cruising but We shall be close to the sea and Mother Ocean!!